From the Ground Up: Building UC Merced, is an exhibition and symposium at UC Berkeley that reflects the vision and collaboration behind one of the most ambitious campus-building efforts in higher education. The exhibition centers the collective effort behind the campus, bringing together leaders, designers, and builders to reflect on the ideas and decisions that shaped UC Merced and continue to guide its future.

Symposium and Exhibit Opening
January 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Bauer Wurster Hall Gallery, UC Berkeley
Exhibition on view
January 16 to February 21, 2026
Directions to Event:
230 Bauer, Wurster Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
Bauer Wurster Hall, home to the College of Environmental Design, is located in the southeast quadrant of the UC Berkeley campus. Search online maps for “Wurster Hall” to locate us. Visit UC Berkeley’s Parking and Transportation website for information on visitor parking - https://pt.berkeley.edu/parking/visitor-parking.


